{
  "id": 1623257,
  "title": "Remaja disyaki cedera ditembak di kawasan tadahan air",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/remaja-disyaki-cedera-ditembak-di-kawasan-tadahan-air",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T03:37:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/18/remaja-disyaki-cedera-ditembak-di-kawasan-tadahan-air"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Lawas, a 17-year-old boy sustained injuries to both of his legs, believed to be caused by a shotgun, in a shooting incident at a water reservation area. The youth, who had gone to the water reservation area after returning home around 5 p.m. on Saturday, was reportedly feeling dizzy in his legs when he arrived. The police received a report at 9:51 a.m. on Sunday, and initial investigations revealed the victim had four gunshot wounds. His father arrived to find the youth lying in a nearby forest area at around 8 p.m. and attempted to provide first aid. The young man was later taken to Lawas Hospital for treatment and is now reported to be in stable condition. An investigation is underway under Sections 37 of the Weapons Act 1960 and Section 307 of the Penal Code to determine the cause and identify the individual involved. The public is asked to assist with any relevant information by contacting IPD Lawas at 085-283037 or any nearby police station. Authorities also advise against any speculation that could interfere with the investigation or undermine public safety.",
  "summary": "Mangsa berusia 17 tahun dikatakan keluar dari rumah kira-kira 5 petang Sabtu lalu untuk ke kawasan tadahan air selepas bekalan air terputus.",
  "key_points": [
    "17-year-old boy injured in both legs by shotgun in Lawas",
    "Incident occurred at water reservation area on Saturday evening",
    "Investigation underway under Weapons Act and Penal Code"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The shooting incident raises concerns about public safety in a normally secluded area, and authorities are now seeking the public's help to unravel the circumstances surrounding the event.",
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Remaja disyaki cedera ditembak di kawasan tadahan air",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/remaja-disyaki-cedera-ditembak-di-kawasan-tadahan-air-1623908",
        "published": "2026-08-18T03:37:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}